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New West among best in B.C. for fully vaccinated residents

New West among best in B.C. for fully vaccinated residents

As of Sept. 7, 82% of New Westminster residents aged 12 and up have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Is New Westminster on the right path creating a bike skills area in Queen’s Park?

Is New Westminster on the right path creating a bike skills area in Queen’s Park?

Some residents concerned the project will impact restoration efforts that are happening in the park
New West hospital using rapid COVID-19 tests for urgent surgical patients

New West hospital using rapid COVID-19 tests for urgent surgical patients

Royal Columbian Hospital is the first hospital in B.C. to utilize rapid testing for COVID-19 on patients requiring urgent, unscheduled surgery, says Fraser Health.
Trans Mountain protesters occupying Burnaby trees ‘under siege’ after fence erected

Trans Mountain protesters occupying Burnaby trees ‘under siege’ after fence erected

Tree sitters aiming to block the Trans Mountain pipeline route in a Burnaby forest say they are “under siege” after contractors erected blue fencing around their protest site on Tuesday.
15 more die from COVID-19 in B.C., 2,425 newly infected

15 more die from COVID-19 in B.C., 2,425 newly infected

Hospitalizations and ICU patient counts are highest since May.
How the B.C. vaccine card will work

How the B.C. vaccine card will work

New vaccination certificate rolls out next week
Photo ID, QR codes the new norm under B.C. vaccine card plan

Photo ID, QR codes the new norm under B.C. vaccine card plan

Businesses urged not to call police if patrons don't show vaccination status.
BC SPCA announces wildlife photograph winners and they're frickin' adorable (PHOTOS)

BC SPCA announces wildlife photograph winners and they're frickin' adorable (PHOTOS)

Three of the winners are from Vancouver
Literacy Month being celebrated in New Westminster

Literacy Month being celebrated in New Westminster

What's happening Around Town
Love literary arts? Enjoy these free New West events

Love literary arts? Enjoy these free New West events

Royal City Literary Arts Society kicks off its fall events season